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Monday, September 23, 2024
This is Rail Safety Week

This Rail Safety Week, make sure you know how to stay safe around railroad tracks. Here are some important rail safety tips from Operation Lifesaver:


Friday, September 20, 2024
Representative Dan Swanson’s September 20 Capitol News Update

Inside: Farm Safety Week This week we are marking Farm Safety Week, a time to focus on the importance of keeping safe on the farm while doing one of the…


Friday, September 20, 2024
Today is POW/MIA Recognition Day

Today we honor and remember those who were prisoners of war, those who are still missing in action and their families. We must always remember their sacrifice and ensure that…


Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Farm Safety Week

This week we are marking Farm Safety Week, a time to focus on the importance of keeping safe on the farm while doing one of the most important yet dangerous…


Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Remembering September 11

Monday, September 9, 2024
Monmouth Farmer’s Breakfast and roundtable

This weekend was the Annual Farmer’s Breakfast at the Monmouth American Legion and Ag Roundtable. Thank-you Vanessa Wetterling, WRAM radio and all the great sponsors who set up and support…


Monday, September 9, 2024
Another trooper injured in Scott’s Law crash

Illinois state law requires motorists to move over or slow down when they see an emergency vehicle on a roadside with its lights activated. The law, enacted many years ago,…


Friday, September 6, 2024
Representative Dan Swanson’s September 6 Capitol News Update

Inside: Senior and Veterans Fair on Monday Please join us in Macomb on Monday morning for a free senior and veterans’ fair. I am joining with State Representative Norine Hammond…


Thursday, September 5, 2024
Senior and Veterans Fair on Monday

Please join us in Macomb on Monday morning for a free senior and veterans’ fair. I am joining with State Representative Norine Hammond of Macomb, along with Spoon River College…


Monday, September 2, 2024
Happy Labor Day!